Fastest saws
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Although I like Shindaiwa products, in the 4.5 cube area I have to give the Husky 372 the winners flag. A friend has one and this saw flat out hauls. It also has the torque to keep the chain spinning in nose buried cuts. In the 5.0 cube area I would give the Stihl 066 the win. But recent threads may have the Husky 385 and Dolmar 7900 right up there too!
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AND THE SURVEY SAYS ?
1.Jonsered CS-2186
2.Dolmar PS-7900
3.Solo 694
4.Stihl 066M
1.Jonsered CS-2186
2.Dolmar PS-7900
3.Solo 694
4.Stihl 066M
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I'd like to run a Dolmar 7900. No dealers around here that I know of.
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Tony Snyder
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Nelsonfrys pretty well got it nailed, except I'd put the 2171 in 4th. The proposition did say fastest, not most horsepower.
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Sethro
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Rich are you intrested in becoming a Dolmar dealer?
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If I had more time and some capital this might be worth pursuing. But with a wife and two young girls, and being the sole provider it is not feasable. Thanx for the offer!
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v6bill is mostly right, but the Rotax will beat the Harley saws and most of the 4 cyl's. So make it the 6th fastest saw out there.
Stihl/Dolmar shootout
AND THE SURVEY SAYS ??????
Steve here... Hey Seth nice Dolmar...Guess I'll have to get that 066 broke in good by spring time.. You guy's did say stock appearing right..
Steve
AND THE SURVEY SAYS ??????
Steve here... Hey Seth nice Dolmar...Guess I'll have to get that 066 broke in good by spring time.. You guy's did say stock appearing right..
Steve
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chainsawworld
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ac,
give me your cubic inch displacement inquirey and ill give you some results ie. 4.3. marty
give me your cubic inch displacement inquirey and ill give you some results ie. 4.3. marty
GeorgeWLogger
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Rich,
HomeDepot rents the Makita saw that is the same model as the 7900. Rent one for a heavy day of cutting then take it back and tell them it didn't run well....... Free Trial. The Dolmar and Makita have a very modern look to them.
GeorgeW
HomeDepot rents the Makita saw that is the same model as the 7900. Rent one for a heavy day of cutting then take it back and tell them it didn't run well....... Free Trial. The Dolmar and Makita have a very modern look to them.
GeorgeW
TonyM
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My vote in the 50cc class is the SOLO 651. I love mine. Cuts and runs much better than the 026PRO with the fixed jets. For comfort and convenience, I'd give a slight edge to the Stihl however, since the 651 has a conventional chain tensioner behind the bar. The 651 does have an inboard clutch, and a primer bulb, so it's only a slight edge to the Stihl.
In the 70cc class, I'd go 372XP Husqvarna
In the 80cc class, have to say Dolmar PS-7900
In the 70cc class, I'd go 372XP Husqvarna
In the 80cc class, have to say Dolmar PS-7900
Chainsaw_Maniac
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I'm surprised at the number of Solo's and Dolmars in this thread. I didn't know they were so popular.
I don't know if the 026 is the fastest in the 50cc class, but I like it because of it's smooth handling and light weight. I'd say the 372 XP dominates the 70cc class, but stihl dominates everything over 90cc with thier 066 and 088. (I'm talking stock saws).
I don't know if the 026 is the fastest in the 50cc class, but I like it because of it's smooth handling and light weight. I'd say the 372 XP dominates the 70cc class, but stihl dominates everything over 90cc with thier 066 and 088. (I'm talking stock saws).
TonyM
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Solo and Dolmar have competetive saws in some classes, but they lack the dealer support and availability of the big two. Imagine how popular certain models might be if one could readily get them, at competetive prices, and with widespread parts and service support. Myself, I like to go out of my way to find something that's a little different, but others may like and need a dealer nearby.
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I recently purchased a Solo 633 and 690. I like them both. The 690, although not as fast as my 066 is one cool saw. Speed is nice to have, but the saw has to handle and start well too.
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TonyM,
There is a lot of truth to the buying something different thing. I have a lot of people buy Jonsered or Efco just because its different than what most others have. I have had people say " I want the fastest red saw you have" I wanna beat my buddy's Stihl or Husky. Of course, we know that this is not always possible, but these 2159s, 2171s and 2186s are making a good showing.
There is a lot of truth to the buying something different thing. I have a lot of people buy Jonsered or Efco just because its different than what most others have. I have had people say " I want the fastest red saw you have" I wanna beat my buddy's Stihl or Husky. Of course, we know that this is not always possible, but these 2159s, 2171s and 2186s are making a good showing.
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True that Home Depot rents the Makita, but it is the 64cc version of the family.
The PS7900 is 79cc and considerable more power for the same weight as the 64cc version. From the rental you will get the idea of the weight and balance but not the total feel for the power.
Terry
